Courses
Five courses, from a child's first year of maktab to a seven-year training in the Islamic sciences. Aalim and Hifz students continue their general education alongside it.
At a glance
| Course | Who it's for | Age | Duration | Admission | General education |
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| Aalim Course | boys | 13 and above | 7 years | Beginning of Shawwal only | Yes |
| Aalima Course | girls | 13 and above | 6 years | Beginning of Shawwal only | — |
| Hifz al-Qur’aan | children | Ages 9 (boys) / 8 (girls) | 2.5 to 3 years | Year-round | Yes |
| Maktab / Tarbiyah Course | children | 7 and above | — | Year-round | — |
| Adult Short Course | adults | Adults | 2 years | Year-round | — |
The courses
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Aalim Course
13 and above · 7 years · Beginning of Shawwal only
A seven-year course in the revealed sciences, in the traditional method, for boys from age 13.
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Aalima Course
13 and above · 6 years · Beginning of Shawwal only
A six-year course for sisters who want to dedicate their lives to the service of Allah’s Deen.
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Hifz al-Qur’aan
Ages 9 (boys) / 8 (girls) · 2.5 to 3 years · Year-round
Memorization of the entire Qur’an, most children completing in two and a half to three years.
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Maktab / Tarbiyah Course
7 and above · Year-round
Essentials of Islam — ethics and beliefs — for school-going children from age 7.
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Adult Short Course
Adults · 2 years · Year-round
A two-year course in Arabic and the Shariah for adults in the corporate world — two hours on Saturdays, after Zuhr.